Opening a DLC File

The DLC file type is primarily associated with JDownloader.

DLCFile Extension DLC
File extension: DLC
File type:  download link container

What is a DLC file?

DLC files mostly belong to JDownloader by AppWork. DLC files are classified as downloadable digital data files which employ encryption standards for encoding, compression and securing the information stored within the download link container file, during the process during implementation.

  • Main use: These files are mainly used for the purpose of storing downloadable content. These files employ a file-server encryption technique, through which links are processed locally, and the keys are required to be re-crypted and distributed via a web service. DLC files can be processed using the JDownloader program, which is a download management program based upon the Java programming language.
  • Support: The JDownloader application is supported by Linux, Mac, and Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is recommended not to rename the DLC file or move it out of its parent folder, as the programs associated with the DLC file might not be able to access the DLC file after such instance, which might end up leading to data loss an corruption.

How to open DLC files

You need a suitable software like JDownloader to open a DLC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DLC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DLC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from DLC files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from DLC file or capture a preview screenshot using our online DLC file viewer:
  1. Just click the "Choose your .dlc file to view" button on this page.
  2. Your DLC file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert DLC files:

  1. JDownloader by AppWork
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DLC files are often referred to as JDownloader encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. 3ds Max (animation controller plugin) by Autodesk
    3ds Max is a software for 3D modelling, rendering, and animation from Autodesk. DLC files in 3ds Max are animation controller plugins that store and interpolate between animation keyframe values. This file format is classified as Plugin. Related links: 3ds Max on Wikipedia, 3ds Max 2017 Help Mentioning DLC Files, Resolve Issues with biped.dlc File in 3ds Max, 3ds Max Knowledgebase, DLC Files Mentioned in Autodesk Reference Guide
  3. DIALux (DIALux Light Control file) by DIAL
    DIALux is a software for planning and modelling lighting for indoor and outdoor spaces. DLC stands for DIALux Light Control. The file stores information about a light scene, and is meant to be read by a Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) system. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: DIALux on Wikipedia (German), DIALux FAQs, Exporting DLC Files
  4. DIGILINEAR (Compressed Archive) by MURASE INDUSTRIES INC.(DIGILINEAR)
    This file format is classified as Compressed.
  5. Disclib (disc library CD collection database) by Lyra Software
    Disclib is a program for organizing and cataloguing CD collections. The software stores information about CD collections in libraries which have the DLC file extension. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: Disclib User Documentation, Disclib on CNET, Disclib Review
  6. Echelon HQ Configuration File
  7. Model Dislocation File

DLC file format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below is our analysis of the DLC files:

The DLC file extension is used very often and includes different formats for different programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in DLC files:

All other DLC files (68%) have no consistent format, often e.g. Steam Downloadable Content info and EXE. Files like these are sometimes linked to sonixgvn, mega, season, navcore, batman, google, hitman, videos, woman, hevc or nolf. Just click the "Choose your .dlc file to view" button on this page to find out what your DLC file is.

Technical Data for DLC File Extension


The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: dlcfile
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\Josh Allen\My Documents\MISC\BWMeter\SetDLC.exe %1

ProgramID: dlcfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EarthView\SetDLC.exe

ProgramID: dlcfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BWMeter\SetDLC.exe

ProgramID: dlcfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EarthTime\SetDLC.exe

ProgramID: JDownloader dlc file
EXEFile: C:\instaladores de internet\JDownloader 0.6.193\JDownloader 0.6.193\JDownloader.exe


a dlc download link container is a special file format by AppWork and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DLC files

  • Associate the DLC file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open download link containers. Because only the current version supports the latest DLC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the AppWork manufacturer website after an available JDownloader update.
  • To make sure that your DLC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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